Duty Free Prices at Palma Airport in Majorca Spain

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What are the prices of Cigarettes and Alcohol at Mallorca Airport and are they cheaper?

During a visit to Alcudia this month, June 2022, I was interested to see whether I could get some duty free Alcohol and Cigarettes at bargain price. Either on resort or at the Palma Airport Duty Free Shop.

My first stop was a Tabac shop in Alcudia. The prices varied but almost all 200 sleeve of cigarettes were in the 40s and 50s euros. The cheapest being 41.50 Euros. I didn’t buy any and decided to wait until I got to Palma Airport Duty Free. I did buy a bottle of vape e-liquid though which was an expensive 5 euros for 10ml!

Next stop was a quick look at Alcohol prices in a local SPAR in Alcudia. The prices weren’t too bad. Especially the large cans of San Miguel which were less than 1 euro each. The Spirits were also reasonably priced in the SPAR, and whilst I didn’t do a good comparison to the Duty free prices, nothing seemed vast in price difference.

Are Cigarette Prices Cheaper at the Mallorca Duty Free Shop?

Finally, I checked the Cigarette prices in Majorca Airport Duty Free Shop. They came in 2 prices one for those travelling within the EU and one for those travelling outside of the EU. I for example was travelling to the UK outside of the EU. The later being significantly cheaper. Despite this the cheapest I found was 41.40 euros for a 200 sleeve. A saving of just 10 cents from the Tobac shop!

So is it worth it buying your cigarettes from Palma Airport or better at your resort? Well if you are travelling from Mallorca / Majorca to another EU destination then you should definitely buy them local and NOT at the Airport as you will save lots of euros. If travelling outside the EU. i.e to UK then either option will be fine but I would recommend getting them at the duty free. Not to save 10c but just for the convenience of not having to carry them around and saving holiday time from being wasted in looking for a Tobac shop.

How to Find Products Sold and Shipped by Amazon

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If, like me, you’ve received a generous discount voucher from Amazon and you’ve tried to find products to use it with only to no avail. Then the following information will definitely help.

One common condition for a lot of Amazon discounts is the product must be a ‘sold and shipped by Amazon’ item.

The question is, how do you find Sold By Amazon products quickly and easily?

Well I did a little research online and used my own tweaks to come up with the fastest possible solution.

Here’s how…

How To Find Products Sold and Shipped by Amazon On a Desktop Computer

Step 1: Visit the Amazon Website and Click the three lines menu button that says ALL

Step 2: Choose a Department from the Shop by Department Menu followed by a category if necessary.

Step 3: A sidebar Menu will now appear on the left. Scroll down to sellers and check the amazon.com or amazon.co.uk etc…

and that’s it! All products now on display are the ones sold and shipped by Amazon.

If you don’t have a Desktop Computer / Laptop then you will be pleased to know it’s also possible to access Sold by Amazon products using the Amazon App.

Here’s how…

Step 1: Open the Amazon App and click the three lines button in the bottom right corner (It could be placed differently on different devices)

Step 2: Choose a Department and Category (there may be several sub categories you must select too)

Step 3: Click the REFINE or FILTER button in the top right corner and scroll down to Sellers. As with the Desktop method, check the box next to amazon.com or amazon.co.uk etc…

All done!

If you want to change your search just go back to the Homepage/ Home Screen and repeat the process within the new desired department.

One last thing, if amazon.com or amazon.co.uk doesn’t appear in the sellers list then they most likely don’t sell Amazon items in that Category.

Age of Mythology Stuttering and Freezing Steam Windows 10

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Age of Mythology Stutters During Play

Age of Mythology Freezing during Game Play? The fix is easier than you would expect!

For me, I have a Modern Windows 10 Gaming Laptop and I loaded up Age of Mythology Extended Edition via Steam. I expected a breeze of an experience given I am now using high end hardware. Well like a lot of people I got the total opposite!

At first it seemed ok but after a few minutes the game would freeze / stutter every now and again. Which only got worse the longer I played. I thought my Laptop had a problem but after Googling the issue there was a lot of Age of Mythology fans reporting the same problem.

AOM EE Stuttering Fixes

There are all sorts of theories and suggested fixes but none of those helped me in my quest for a smooth AOM Extended Edition experience. So I gave up!

But recently I had a flash of genius and remember playing Fallout 3 on my work computer (which has no graphics card) and that ran on ULTRA! Most people probably know where I’m going with this now but if not then basically you have to set Age of Mythology to run off your CPU graphics rather than your powerful GPU!

For me I did this using Nvidia Control Panel. Mange 3D Setting. Select Program Settings then changed Age of Mythology to use the CPU Processor. See the picture below.

Age of Mythology Extended Edition Fix

Age of Mythology Fixed

Oh and don’t worry there were no quality issues. It plays on high detail in full HD and as smooth as when it was first released. The only issue I had was when putting the difficulty setting on easy. For some reason the game just ended with victory almost immediately. Setting the difficulty level to moderate worked perfectly fine. I have just completed my first proper game of the Extended Edition in a long time!

If this guide helped you then please my site’s link or this post to help others!

How To Watch Your Ultraviolet Movies in the UK for FREE

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THIS POST IS NOW OUTDATED

Recently all resources for watching your Ultraviolet films in the United Kingdom were abolished due to reason of unpopularity. For those of us who had built ourselves a nice collection and still want the service, there is still a decent way of getting the vast majority of your Ultraviolet Movies on your Google Play UK account for FREE.

 

I will keep this guide very basic with step by step instructions and illustrations to guide almost anyone through.

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How to fix ‘Something went wrong – try to check out again’ error message on eBay

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‘Something went wrong – try to check out again’

Error Codes: 70245 70350

If, like me, you have just bought something on eBay and received the error stated above you are probably feeling a little frustrated. Therefore, I began my quest for the resolution of this problem and here is what I’ve found.

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How To Install Pulse Kodi on Raspberry Pi 2 and 3

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How To Install Ares Wizard Kodi Pulse CC Build On Raspberry Pi 2 and 3

Right I’m not sure about Raspberry Pi 2 but here’s how I installed Kodi/Pulse on a Raspberry Pi 3.

Firstly you will need an 8Gb or more micro SD card, a SD card adapter to fit into a card reader, a remote or keyboard/mouse  for your Pi. and a Windows computer or laptop.

On the first Pulse Version of Kodi installation I attempted it failed as I used the Openelec software.

So please note. The Ares Wizard WILL NOT WORK when using the Openelec version of Kodi.

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Common HDMI Cables Problems and Solution

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Symptoms of a faulty HDMI Lead

If you’re reading this then quite likely you are having, or think you are having, a HDMI cable problem such as I have had too. This could be anything from a Green Picture on your TV to not enough room at the back of your HD device.

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The Oculus Rift CV1 Setup Guide for Dummies

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Everything you need to know on setting up the Oculus CV1

Hi everyone, I have just received my 40th Birthday present in the form of the Oculus Rift CV1. I have now successfully set it up and put it in use. There were some hurdles on the way, a few really dumb but in searching forums and threads in Google I noticed others were having the same problems. Therefore I am writing this FAQ guide to help others, such as yourself if you are reading this.

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How to Configure Windows Live Mail with Host Gator Email

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How to set up a website email address using Hostgator and Windows Live

Let’s get straight to it. You have a website and you want an email address that shows the same web address.

For example you have a domain called www.mycoolwebsite.com and you want an email address like jamie@mycoolwebsite.com.

This tutorial assumes you already have the website live and hosted and that you have access to your hosting control panel. The example I will now reveal is how to set up an email address for a website (using hostgator) and configure the very handy Windows Live Mail to send and receive emails with ease.

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Windows 7 Installation No Device Drivers Were Found

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Windows 7 installation no drivers were found

To cut a long story short, I purchased an ex windows 7 key from a retired PC and downloaded an ISO to match the corresponding Operating System. I burned the image to disc then entered the bios of the PC awaiting the installation. I set one of my CD/DVD drives as the first bootable device and put the disc in it.

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How to apply for a Littlewoods or Very Credit Limit Increase Online

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Apply for a Littlewoods or Very Credit Limit Increase Online

If you are a member of a Shop Direct account such as Littlewoods or Very. Then time from time you will see something you want or need which costs more than what is available in your current credit limit. Some people, such as myself, would rather apply online instead of phoning in. So the question is, how do I apply for a credit limit increase online?

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How to get a Discount Coupon for Steam Wallet Codes UK and Abroad

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UPDATE JUNE 2016

The current cost of a £50 Steam Wallet Gift Card is £47.99 by using the method below by using the 5% discount you get it for £45.59.

Hi all. This is how I got a £50 Steam Wallet Code for only £44.64.

During the latest Steam Sale I discovered a popular new game I was interested in at a discounted price. I made up my mind to purchase it but I wanted it even cheaper. So I began my quest to find a Steam Wallet Coupon along with my good friend Google.

After several minutes of searching the outcome looked bleak but I decided to persevere and it finally paid off with me saving more than 10% on a £50 wallet topup.

The method will probably work in most other first world countries as the site seems to be international.

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Edna’s Cakeology Introduction and Information

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Located in the UK’s North West there is a new cake design company rising. It goes by the name of Edna’s Cakeology who’s website www.ednascakeology.co.uk will reveal to you some really cool creations. The company is run by a woman with the name (You guessed it) Edna! And the company slogan is ‘Expressions With Confection’. Edna has been making these incredible cakes in return for pennies but if you’re looking for a cheap cake now you are out of luck because the slave labour days were just during her talent being a hobby. Now she has taken the plunge in an attempt to run a successful business, passing two tests including a food hygiene inspection. Now to the cakes, here follow some samples of her work:-

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Natwest Bank Mobile Branch Times in Anglesey

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**PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS NOW OUT OF DATE. YOU CAN FIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER ON THE NATWEST WEBSITE**

In rural areas Natwest provide a mobile van service to places far from an ordinary branch. The hours of service for each particular town and village do change.

The Natwest bank website is showing the old operating hours. To make Natwest customers aware of the changes and to help you find the new times please continue reading. For residents of LLANBERIS, BENLLECH, CEMAES, LLANERCHYMEDD and RHOSNEIGR

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Dynamode KMG9000-W Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Review

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After a little over a week’s usage, I will now review the Dynamode KMG9000-W Gaming Keyboard and Mouse.

Having purchased a bare bone PC recently, I needed a keyboard and mouse to accompany it. Initially I was interested in a mechanical keyboard but the price of such just didn’t seem justifiable. Therefore I began my quest for a more reasonably priced wireless gaming set. Funnily enough, the Dynamode KMG9000-W Set also bothered me with the cost but this time because it was so cheap. This made me scan the Internet for reviews to help me make my mind up. After a little research I found minimal amounts of information and thought “What the heck, I will buy it and review it myself” and that is where we are now.

KMG9000-W Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Review

Upon receiving the package I found it to be professionally boxed and appealing to look at. I opened it and removed the keyboard and mouse, both nice to look at. I checked for what batteries were required and found the keyboard uses one AA battery while the mouse took 2 AAA’s. The batteries were not supplied. I then took to connecting it to my PC. I found the dongle tucked away in the bottom part of the mouse. I took it out put it in the computer then booted up my PC. Both the keyboard and mouse worked immediately and flawlessly.

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How to change backup payment method on PayPal

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The method below does NOT work. The only was to change your backup payment method on the new Paypal site is to NOT use it until your latest payment has fully cleared then remove your card.

In this post I assume each user knows how to add their new payment method to Paypal. This post is about how to remove your existing backup method for payment, which will in turn allow you to change your backup payment method.

If like me you have a credit card registered with your Paypal account which is being used as a backup payment source and you want it removed then keep reading.

Basically I was concerned with a credit card debt and cut up the card so I could not use it anymore. The problem arose when I realised I had registered the particular Mastercard on my Paypal account. As I didn’t want to be tempted to use it via paypal my choice was to remove it from my Paypal account completely. It didn’t happen as planned which I will go into more detail about later. However, for some this method will work fine.

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How Much Data Does Online Gaming Use?

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I have personally completed a Quest to see just how many MB or GB online gaming actually uses up. After originally googling it I found mixed results, but due to a friend considering signing up to a mobile broadband package with a data limit I put it to the test. I have a tethering plan with my mobile phone provider which allows me to use my mobile phone has a portable wifi hotspot. My first stage of the test, upon arriving at my friends house, was to perform a speed test in the area. I used the Ookla app on my phone and got a download speed of over 3 Mbps and an upload speed of less than 0.5Mbps. That might not sound too impressive but it was actually more than 3 times faster than his landline broadband due to living in a rural area.

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Bioshock Infinite and other Steam Games Not Working On Windows 10

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I  wrote this post as a troubleshooting guide for anyone having problems running Steam games on Windows 10. As you read on you may well find that the problem is not related to your operating system at all but just in case I have included a few tips for you to try in resolving any issues you may be having. Leading up to what actually worked for me.  So I decided to finally boot up Bioshock Infinite in my Steam account, having already completed the first two instalments. However, to my horror after installing the mandatory steam files the game just crashed every time I tried to load it. Therefore, my first port of call was Google where I found an article saying I needed to uncheck ‘Enable the steam Overlay’ in steam. Which I did but it had no effect. I went back to Google and saw an obvious choice due to recently upgrading to Windows 10. The choice was to set the game executable to run in compatibility with Windows 8. As I know Bioshock Infinite worked for me before the upgrade as I had preciously given it a test run. Again, no effect.

If you want to try the former methods you can do so like this:-

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How to Force Windows 10 Upgrade after Error Code 80240020

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If you, like me, noticed your Windows 10 Update failed to install. Then don’t lose hope, it’s not corrupt and the Microsoft Website say’s the update will still be rolled out at some point.

However, if you can’t wait for Microsoft to automatically update your Windows 7 or Windows 8 / 8.1 computer to the new version then please continue reading.

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Things to do in Anglesey

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The Isle of Anglesey, known as Ynys Mon locally, is an Island off the coast of North Wales. It is connected to the mainland via two bridges called Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge. Although Anglesey is an Island it still has a substantial area of land mass and would take days to circumnavigate on foot. During the summer many people flock to various parts of this popular tourist destination for their holidays. Why visit Anglesey? If you like a seaside vacation, hiking, exploring historical sites or even fishing then there is something there for you. Continue reading to find out more.

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Pizzeria La Gondola Holyhead Opening Times

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Feeling hungry? Well if you live in Holyhead, North Wales then I highly recommend the Pizza Takeaway called Pizzeria La Gondola.

Location: 7 Williams Street, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey LL65 1RN – Phone number – 01407 769919

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What are backlinks in Search Engine Optimization?

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Also spelled Search Engine Optimisation but generally known as SEO is a method of getting your content as high up the search engines as possible. There are many techniques for achieving this but today I’m going to talk about backlinks, which by no means is the least important – As a matter of fact I have found it to be the most important!

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Everything you need to know about BT Television

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Part 1

What BT Youview Channels do I get?

BT TV consists of multiple choices. The first choice is to opt only for the free TV channels (known as TV Starter) through a supplied Youview box. For this you will need a TV aerial system already installed to pick up Freeview channels. Also the Youview box you will get will be unable to record TV programmes (Unless you subscribe to BT Infinity).

Here is the list of Free BT TV Channels :-

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BT Youview Problems | Internet channels not working

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BT You view Internet Channels not Working

Before providing the troubleshooting that worked for me, first I will answer two common questions about BT Television.

The first question is – Can I get BT TV without an Aerial? The answer is a big YES. Although you won’t be able to watch live freeview channels, you can still get the On Demand and premium channels using your Internet connection. You may need to do a software update for the Internet channels to appear, as did I.

The second common question I have come across is – Can I use Powerline Adaptors to connect my BT Youview Box to the Internet? The answer is again YES but if you run into any problems with the setup keep reading.

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Replacement Engines UK Review | Warning Replacementengines.co.uk is a Scam

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I am writing this post in an attempt to save people a lot of stress and a whole lot of money. Replacementengines.co.uk was formerly known as idealengines.co.uk. As a matter of fact my research has discovered they have been known by other aliases too. Here is how their scam setup works:-

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How to Configure TP Link Router for Bandwidth Control

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For the purpose of this tutorial I am using a TP-Link TPTD-W8968 but the process should be similar for other TP link routers as well as other brands even.

Before I start, please ensure your router supports bandwidth control as not all do.

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How to Configure a Secondary Router to Use as a Wireless Access Point

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Forget bridge mode, forget static IP addresses and forget wifi repeaters. This is the quickest and easiest method to use a secondary modem/router to expand your Wifi coverage by configuring it as an access point.

For this tutorial I am using a TP-Link TD-W8961ND as my secondary router. It is a 300mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.

This method should be very similar on all modern routers.

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Ty Mawr Holiday Park Review – Park Resorts Caravan Park in Towyn

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Park Resorts Ty Mawr

Ty Mawr Holiday Park is located in Towyn North Wales, and is just a few short miles from the popular seaside town known as Rhyl. It is situated along the beautiful North Wales coastline and is among many other popular caravan parks and camping sites including Pontins in nearby Prestatyn. Although Ty Mawr is better known as a Caravan Park, it also offers both electric and non electric camping pitches for tents or personal camper vans etc… Nearby attractions include an on site swimming pool, children’s play area and two funfairs, bargain shops and the seaside – all in Walking distance for adults and older children.

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Does Engine Running Idle Still Charge The Car Battery?

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A car engine is started using a battery and the battery is recharged by the alternator whilst driving. The question though is “does the car keep the battery charged when the engine is idle?”. Although I am 38 years old already, I am fairly new to Cars but I recently put this to the test. Just to let you know why, In my first or second year of driving I was parked outside a supermarket. My wife was shopping and I thought it would be a good idea to stream Netflix to my phone during the wait. I connected my phone to the in car charger but did not fire up the engine. I know women like to shop a lot but it must have only been a 45 minute to one hour wait. When my wife got out and we were ready to go home, I tried to start the engine. Lifeless, called the breakdown service out and it was nothing but a flat battery. That’s when I realized that despite car batteries being extremely large, they don’t last long without the alternator charging them. Another time we had a semi flat battery, I researched extensively to see the best procedure for getting the battery to full strength. The common answer was to drive the car at high revs on a main road. Continue reading →

Dreambingo.co.uk Review | Aka Dream Bingo

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Before I start, I must mention that www.dreambingo.co.uk is my second bingo site review. I will be fair and honest just as I was with the other one.

Dream Bingo Review

As a member of Maximiles, I received an offer to join Dream Bingo with an incentive to earn some points. I was also awarded bonuses from Dream Bingo as a new member. If I remember correctly the offer only involved a £10 deposit. Anyway,  I signed up, received a great bonus of 50 free spins on a slot machine and deposit bonus of 100% or something. I played it all through, had a lot of fun but lost everything eventually – but I wasn’t bothered because the £10 deposit i made was worth less than the number of Maximiles I received for completing the offer.

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Faster Payments Service – How to Pay Credit Card Online

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How to make a Faster Payment to Credit Card

This faster payments procedure was used for an Aqua Credit Card but will be identical for any other cards.

I recently signed up for an Aqua Mastercard and soon found myself having problems making payments through their online service. The first couple of payments went through fine and everything seemed rosy until on or around the third attempt at a payment I started to encounter difficulties. The first thing that happened was I got a duplicate payment message. I shrugged it off as I had paid a little earlier in the day and the message said “we have already received your payment for today” or something similar. Continue reading →

How to Share Steam Games With Friends

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Ok, my friend and I have just successfully linked steam accounts and are now able to share our games with one and other. The process was not as simple as first thought but after a lot of looking around we finally figured it out.

First off, you and your friend must join the steam family sharing group. You can find the group through googling ‘steam family sharing group’.

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How to Remove Folders From Playstation Vita

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Playstation Vita Folders

Recently I was fortunate enough to buy myself a Sony Playstation Vita Console. My Son has not put it down since day one. However, for trusting a toddler with a piece of technology I began to pay for my choice. Jed, my son, has a habit of creating folders for each and every vita app I have installed. So when it’s my turn on the vita I just see the vita icons as bubbles with a tiny picture of each app. Continue reading →

Three Mobile Tethering Add On – 3G and 4G Tether WiFi Hotspot

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If you are reading this then more than likely you have heard about Three mobile stopping their unlimited tethering for new and existing customers. Well here are the facts about the future of tethering with 3g and 4g 3 mobile customers.

1. Unlimited Tethering is still available on the one and twelve month SIM ONLY contracts.

2. Existing One Plan customers still get unlimited tethering until their contract expires. After which, you will have to choose between SIM Only or a new Phone / new contract without unlimited tethering.

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How to Find SIM Card Number on Nokia Lumia Windows 8.0 Smartphone

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SOLVED: This method was tested on a Nokia Lumia 720 but should work on ALL Lumias and possibly other Windows 8.0 Smart phones.

Basically I needed the last 8 digits of my sim card number to register to manage my mobile online. Unfortunately I had cut my sim due to a phone change and the numbers did not show. I had also lost the original sim card holder that contained the number. Therefore I was at a loss and needed another way of retrieving my simcard number.

After a bit of playing with my phone I found out how to find it via the Nokia Lumia, here follows the step by step guide.

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Text Messages Not Showing | SMS Not Appearing on Thread

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If, like me, you have a problem of your own texts not appearing in your conversation thread then it is highly likely this is the solution for you too! Please read on for more information on how to correct this problem.

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How To Apply for Spouse Visa UK | UK Spouse Visa Requirements

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**Important Update 2016** New rules, imposed by the Tory Government, include a minimum income threshold of £18,600 per year. That is according to a recent ITV news programme. Meaning that the spouse that is resident in the UK must have an income of at least that amount. I have not read up in more detail but I wouldn’t give up on it. If your income threshold is lower than that then I would suggest getting supporting letters from friends and family members offering financial support.

Since July 9th 2013, the rules for applying to come to the UK as a partner have changed slightly. I will go into more detail about that shortly.

First I must mention that the Spouse visas include the following categories.

1. husband | 2. wife | 3. civil partner | 4. unmarried partner | 5. Same-sex partner

It can be viewed as more a partner visa than just a husband or wife visa.

The sponsor inviting their partner must be a British citizen OR someone settled in the UK with leave to remain.

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SKY box not working | SKY Box wont turn on | How to reset SKY HD Box

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This post should be able to save you from calling out a SKY engineer or needlessly replacing your SKY box. I have done much research over the years on fixing problems with SKY boxes and every useful method is listed below.

There are four options to fix a faulty Sky, Sky+ or Sky HD box, but if your box won’t turn on I recommend you skip to option 4. Otherwise please try each method, one at a time.
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Fallout 3 | New Vegas not working on Windows 7 & 8

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Please find information on how to get Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas working on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

A year or so ago I bought Fallout 3 and New Vegas on the PC. I had already completed them on the PS3 and wanted to try them on my computer.

Upon launch of both games, Fallout 3 on Windows 7 and New Vegas on Windows 8, I could not get past the start screen, the game would just crash.
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Steam Summer Sale 2013 Date & Game List

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It’s that time of year again and the Steam Summer Sale 2013 is on our doorstep. Sorry to my readers if the post title sounded like a news leak, but just as you may be searching for the answer, I myself have too. Most of what I read states it will likely begin on a Thursday, but not July 4 as that is the American Independence day and a big portion of Steam customers will not be home. The truth is though that you should keep checking into Steam daily and not miss out! I have only experienced 3 of the major sales, and the Steam Summer Sale 2013 will be my second of this time of year, but I have learned a lot and I will give you some tips below.
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Idealengines.co.uk Review | Ideal Engines Scam

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Idealengines.co.uk Scam

UPDATE: Ideal Engines is now under the name Replacement Engines buyers beware!

I am compelled to write this Ideal Engines review out of total disgust of their behavior. Over a month ago I bought a “fully tested and reconditioned engine” for my Toyota Lucida from Ideal Engines . My reason for purchase was because the head gasket blew on the way to Sunderland and I had the car towed the rest of the way there. Whilst in the North East, I took the car to a recommended garage and had the IdealEngines.co.uk unit shipped there. After about 3 weeks of problems with the fitting of the engine, the ideal engines refurbished engine had been proven faulty. I made many phone calls to the sales agent called Adam, one of his colleagues and even the manager about getting the engine returned followed by a refund. To this day I am still waiting. I will update this ideal engines review every step of the way. Please add your own experiences in the comments.

To be continued…

As of this point of the ideal engines review they have still not even collected their faulty unit. The last time I spoke to the staff they told me to email the sales department which I did. See below the email conversation.
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How to change car stereo in Nissan Serena

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How to Change and Fit a new car radio in a Nissan Serena

Here follow the step by step instructions on replacing a car stereo / radio on a Nissan Serena.

Before you start, you should know that if the original stereo is in your Serena then it is highly likely you will need a Nissan Serena ISO Stereo Head Unit Adaptor. You can pick one up on Ebay for less than £3.
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How to Connect a Wireless Printer to Laptop or Computer

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How to connect a Wireless Printer to your PC

So you have a wireless printer but can’t find it on your Computer or Laptop?

Well the first thing to do is ensure your PC or Laptop has WIFI because if not then it is impossible to connect the printer without a printer cable. In all likeliness though your computer does have WIFI and you still cannot connect. Therefore this is what you need to do. You cannot connect direct from PC or Laptop to your wireless printer. If you could then you would have neighbours discovering your printer on their computers. No, what you must do first is associate your printer with your home network. I.e your router! There are multiple ways to do this but only 2 I will mention.
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How to Stop Smoking | How I Quit Smoking

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How Do I Quit Smoking?

First I must tell you I began smoking at 16 years old. My habit steadily progressed from chasing a tobacco rush to 50 a day morning until night. My first thought in the morning was a cup of tea and a ciggie. At 36, after some extreme life events and after tens of people previously telling me I should quit I decided to have a serious go at it. I had tried many times before with my record being three weeks, but was determined this time. I made an appointment with the Nurse for advice and substitutes. The nurse gave me a tube to blow into to see how much poison was in my system from smoking and my result was off the gauge!!! She also gave me a date to quit and a one week prescription of smoking alternatives. The alternatives were patches and a nicotine inhaler and she only gave me a weeks supply probably to save money in case I failed. I also made a wager with my mother, who also smoked and still does! A wager with another smoker is a good motivator over those first few days. Anyway, it wasn’t until hindsight that I figured out how I stopped smoking. Smoking addiction consists of two properties, addiction and habit. You must overcome both to be a non smoker! I will try to explain how to quit smoking but first please continue reading so I can help you understand..
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How to Write an Invitation Letter for Visa to the UK

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Firstly, since the Biometrics were introduced to UK Visa applications I have had a 100% success rate in approvals. Therefore, using the information within this post you should have your Letter of Invitation taken care of. The first visa I applied for was a Fiancee Visa. 

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How to Watch Netflix from Abroad (Costs Under $4)

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Netflix From Abroad

The chances are that you have gone on holiday or on a business trip abroad and have unsuccessfully tried to access your Netflix account. The reason is because Netflix only have broadcasting rights to certain countries and cannot allow streaming to people outside their coverage zone.

Is there a way to watch Netflix abroad?

Yes there is and it’s a legal way! By using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). There are many companies that provide a VPN service one of which is boxpn who offer an annual service for less than $4 a month.
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How to Remove Blue Line from Image/Link on Internet Explorer | HTML CSS

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Hi there. I have recently bought and have been editing a landing page to use on an affiliate marketing campaign I’ve been promoting. At first there seemed to be no errors, I was using Firefox to master the design and I had it exactly how I wanted it. The problem arose when I tested the page in Internet Explorer. Take a look at the screenshots below. The first is from Firefox and the second from Internet Explorer:-

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As you can see, on Internet Explorer the picture link shows a clear blue line starting from the left of the image and going about a third of the way through it. Anyway, at last check Internet Explorer was the most used web browser and probably still is today. Therefore there is no way I can just bury my head in the sand and hope people ‘don’t mind’ this annoying blue line in my sale’s pitch.

Blue Line in Internet Explorer – Problem resolved

Ok, I have now resolved this blue line error. It was not a CSS problem but a mere HTML error. In the HTML / CSS designed landing page. The HTML for the button was using the <a> tag and was styled using CSS. However, within the HTML <a> tag was a <span> tag which was unnecessary and I simply removed it. This removed the blue line and the landing page now looks identical on Firefox AND Internet explorer.

I don’t know if the problem any readers are having is identical to this but if so, then that’s how to remove the blue link from an Image/Link on IE.

Thanks for reading!

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You may have recently heard the term ‘Keyword’ or ‘Keywords’ and are wondering what they mean. Well, what are keywords for a website? The fact is you probably use keywords every day in your web browsing. Every search you run through Google, Yahoo, Bing etc… IS a keyword.
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Keyword Elite 2.0 Review

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You can easily create your own private blog by following the steps below. This guide uses WordPress as a content management system so you can easily update/edit your content.

1. First of all you are going to need a domain name.

The domain name is the address of your website. For example, the domain name of Google is http://www.google.com. Your choice of domain name will be the web address of your blog/website. My favourite place for buying a domain is GoDaddy but there are many more companies if you do a web search.
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I was surprised today to find the Z and Y keys on my Android keyboard were in the wrong places. They had completely swapped positions on the keyboard. I tried looking up online for a solution to get them back in the correct position but one of the Android threads I read mentioned flashing the phone and installing a QWERTY file instead of a QWERTZ.

Z and Y Keys have swapped places on Android Keyboard

This is my way of fixing it.

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Best Bookie on the Internet | Bet365 Review Best Bookies

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All the major bookmakers have their own websites for customers to enjoy but my personal favourite is bet365 by far!

The reasons I prefer this online bookie to all the others are as follows.

1. Bet365 guarantees best odds! Not every bookmaker guarantees best odds (i.e you bet on a team at 5/1 but by start time the team had drifted to 6/1 after the win most bookmakers pay the 5/1. With Bet365 you still get the 6/1 price if your team wins! Please note, this does not apply if the odds change during the event – only in the build up to the start time.

2. Not all bookmakers have live streaming options for any sporting events. Bet365 provides streams for thousands of games, races and matches!

3. You can bet as little as 0.10 with bet365

4. You can watch a live streaming event with a bet of £1 on bet365. The minimum bet with most other online bookies is as much as £5 , $5 or 5 euros!

5. The layout and ease of use is customer friendly on Bet365

6. With my favourite betting sport, horse racing, I have not come across a better bookmakers for in depth form and stats of each individual horse and race. Jockey and trainer names are also available as with other bookmakers.

7. Loyalty Bets – If you’re a regular gambler like myself you will sometimes receive a £5+ loyalty bet to use as you like and other times you get a deposit bonus or other free bet offers.
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How to make a footer stay at the bottom of the page in HTML and CSS

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I am fairly new to HTML and very new to CSS but I’m slowly getting the idea of how they gel. Upon practicing with web site construction I have found it easy to set up the html building blocks and style them with css. However, every time I come to the footer I always have problems, such as it going to the right of a sidebar or just under the header, or overlapping another element . I have searched many times for solutions online and some don’t work while others seem far too complicated for me to understand, and understand I must if I want to make a living from this market sector. Therefore I have started experimenting. The first attempt at aligning a footer was amateur but effective, if you take a look at my previous web design post (by clicking the web design category) you will see what I mean. I have since progressed from there. I was building a site for a friend and he needed a footer to align nicely at the bottom of the page but only under the main written content section. This made my job even more complicated but I pulled it off and here is how.
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Dead Island Video Game Review | PS3 XBOX 360 PC

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Dead Island by Deep Silver, released September 2011

Genre: Zombie Horror

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Today I had the opportunity to indulge in a HD Blu Ray copy of this War Horse movie. I had not seen it before but had heard it titled as Steven Spielberg’s Masterpiece. As a fan of many Spielberg movies that quote certainly got me interested. Unfortunately I suffered a nervous breakdown in early 2012 so it has taken me quite a while to get back into movies but now that I have seen this film, here is my honest review. From the little I had heard about the film, I still refused to get on the band wagon about how this film was sure to be about a horse. Even if that statement was to be proven true I still believed it would be something more special than a film with a horse as the main star. It was I that was proven correct. This movie is more about the people who were involved within the horses life. Kind of like the owners of an unusual car, the car is pretty much irrelevant but each owner of that car has a life story. The movie starts with the birth of the Colt and sees him sold at auction, unbroken, to a farmer who’s drunken state sees him arrogantly outbid his own landlord. Even though the farmer overspent, he had intended to buy a horse that day but not this type. He needed a horse capable of ploughing a field and this type of horse was not it, or was it? Things start going downhill for the farmer and then the story get’s going. All in all, the horse gets involved with maybe a dozen or more people throughout war time Europe through various people from all walks of life but I will not go into details about all that as I do not wish to give out spoilers.
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Thursday, July 12 2012 through Sunday, July 22 2012.

Each day of the sale starts at 6.00pm GMT (1.00pm ET)

Steam Summer Sale Badge: All steam customers have the opportunity to earn a Summer Sale badge. At time of writing, it is unclear if there will be any award for this achievement but at the start of the promotion it did say limited availability. The badge is unlocked after completion of three of the tasks. It is then upgradeable twice by completing the remaining tasks. I will report further information on the Badge when it becomes available.
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Below is the list of teams that have qualified through the group stages and progressed to the knockout phase of the Euro 2012 finals.

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Group B – Germany, Portugal

Group C – Spain, Italy

Group D – England, France

The following fixtures are for the knockout stages, and will be updated as the tournament progresses.
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